CAS 100-51-6: Benzyl Alcohol (C7H8O)
Identity
| CAS Number | 100-51-6 |
| Molecular Formula | C7H8O |
| IUPAC Name | phenylmethanol |
| Molecular Weight | 108.14 g/mol |
| SMILES | OCc1ccccc1 |
| Synonyms | phenylmethanol, benzyl alcohol, alpha-hydroxytoluene, benzenemethanol |
2D Structure
Physical Properties
| Density | 1.044 g/mL at 25°C |
| Boiling Point | 205.0°C |
| Melting Point | -15.0°C |
| Flash Point | 93.0°C |
| Vapor Pressure | 0.02 kPa at 20°C |
| Refractive Index | nD = 1.54 |
| Dielectric Constant | ε = 13.0 |
Safety & GHS Classification
Irritant
- H302: Harmful if swallowed
- H319: Causes serious eye irritation
- H332: Harmful if inhaled
Storage: Store in tightly sealed containers. Light-sensitive — store in amber glass. Keep away from strong oxidizers. Ventilated storage area.
Material Compatibility Matrix
Plastics
| Material | Rating |
|---|---|
| PTFE | Excellent |
| PVC | Fair |
| PE | Good |
| PP | Good |
| PEEK | Excellent |
| PVDF | Good |
Rubbers
| Material | Rating |
|---|---|
| Viton | Good |
| NBR | Good |
| EPDM | Excellent |
| Silicone | Good |
| FKM | Good |
Metals
| Material | Rating |
|---|---|
| Stainless 316 | Excellent |
| Aluminum | Excellent |
| Copper | Good |
| Brass | Good |
Applications
- Pharmaceutical preservative and solvent
- Cosmetic preservative (paraben-free formulations)
- Flavor and fragrance ingredient
- Paint and coating solvent
- Ink solvent
- Photographic developer component
- Textile dye carrier
External References: PubChem